Ponta Delgada Weather in August

What's the weather like in Ponta Delgada (Azores) in August 2024?

The climate in Ponta Delgada during August can be summarized as warm, humid and reasonably dry.

August is in the summer in Ponta Delgada and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

Ponta Delgada weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 24.5°C 76.1°F
Nightly temperature 17.5°C 63.5°F
Average temperature 21°C 69.8°F
Daily sunshine 7.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 41 mm 1.6 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 23.4°C 74.1°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 10.8kph 7 mph

On average August is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ponta Delgada with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada average temperature in August

August rainfall

Ponta Delgada average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Ponta Delgada average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Ponta Delgada in August 2024.

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Ponta Delgada weather stats

Ponta Delgada weather statistics
Hottest month: August 24.3°C 75.7°F
Driest month: July 33mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: August 7.4hrs
Coldest month: February 15.5°C 59.9°F
Wettest month: January 135mm 5.3ins
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